YEARLY HIGH
0.0092 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0078 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0083 CAD

2020 PKR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0085 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0092 was down 6.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,586 CAD
2019 Average 4,431 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,897 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 688.92 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0089
0.0078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0086, compared to 0.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 CAD (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0085). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0086).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0088) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-7.93%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0088
2019 Avg (March) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
February 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
March 0.0092 0.0085 0.0088
April 0.0088 0.0083 0.0085
May 0.0089 0.0085 0.0087
June 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
July 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
August 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
September 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
October 0.0083 0.0080 0.0081
November 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
December 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080